Arctocephalus forsteri

Arctocephalus forsteri

Species of mammal

Arctocephalus forsteri is a species of fur seal found mainly around southern Australia and New Zealand. The name New Zealand fur seal is used by English speakers in New Zealand; kekeno is used in the Māori language. As of 2014, the common name long-nosed fur seal has been proposed for the population of seals inhabiting Australia.

Also known as...New Zealand fur seal, Fur seal, long-nosed fur seal, Antipodean fur seal, Australasian fur seal, and South Australian fur seal
Australian first case of mammal bird flu

Australian first case of mammal bird flu A dead fur seal in South Australia tests positive for H5N1, the nation’s first mammal on the virus.